Ruby Red vs Passageway
Ruby Red is a Benjamin Moore color while Passageway comes from Valspar. Hue-wise, Ruby Red belongs to the pink-red family and Passageway to the blue-grey family. With LRVs of 16 and 14, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 80.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Ruby Red vs Passageway Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ruby Red on one side and Passageway on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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